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Our Intellectual Property group is one of the most highly respected around the world. Our IP practice is a market leader providing IP advice to clients across a broad spectrum of sectors including pharmaceuticals and technology, consumer goods, fashion and -media. We have over 200 IP lawyers across the world and 12 in The Netherlands spread over 2 offices, Amsterdam and Eindhoven.

We are a highly experienced team, handling contentious and non-contentious patent matters, serving knowledge-based and technology-rich businesses across all the technology and industry sectors, especially in Life Sciences and Hi-Tech (electronics / software / telecoms). Due to the strength and depth of our expertise, Taylor Wessing has an outstanding reputation in the field of IP in general and patent litigation in particular. Since we have an extensive network of international offices that covers Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we are able to provide our IP advice and expertise on a global basis.


Our key areas of expertise include:

  • Trademarks and designs
  • False advertising and unfair competition
  • Patents and innovation
  • Copyright and media



Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property: General - Mostly Trade Mark/Copyright - Netherlands

5
Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Taylor Wessing represents clients in patent infringement and invalidity proceedings, both before Dutch courts and the Unified Patent Court. The law firm also has experience advising on standard-essential patents. The team acts for a number of clients from the technology, pharmaceutical, telecommunications and consumer goods sectors. Taylor Wessing has additional skill in advising on trade mark, copyright and unfair competition matters.

Work Highlights

  • Taylor Wessing represented Abbott in two PI infringement proceedings against Sibionics before the UPC.

Strengths

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Taylor Wessing combines legal precision with strategic thinking and swift, direct communication with its clients. The team's ability to act quickly while staying methodical is exceptional.

Intellectual Property: General - Mostly Trade Mark/Copyright respondent
Global

The lawyers provide high-quality work results in an efficient manner. No matter how complex a matter is, they are able to break it down and show a clear path to success.

Intellectual Property: General - Mostly Trade Mark/Copyright respondent
Global

What makes Taylor Wessing stand out is its combination of strategic foresight, legal precision and a truly pragmatic way of working.

Intellectual Property: General - Mostly Trade Mark/Copyright respondent
Global

The intellectual property practice of Taylor Wessing is consistently excellent. The team is highly responsive, commercially pragmatic and deeply knowledgeable.

Intellectual Property: General - Mostly Trade Mark/Copyright respondent
Global

Taylor Wessing's coordination was smooth, structured and effective. Even when cases became commercially sensitive, the team kept everything under control and delivered consistent outcomes.

Intellectual Property: General - Mostly Trade Mark/Copyright respondent
Global

Notable Practitioners

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Bas Berghuis van Woortman
2
Bas Berghuis van Woortman
2
Band 2

Bas Berghuis van Woortman is highly sought after by clients from the technology and pharmaceutical sectors for advice on supplementary protection certificates. He also represents clients in patent opposition, validity and infringement disputes. He joined Taylor Wessing in November 2025 after having previously worked at Simmons & Simmons.

Bas Berghuis van Woortman is a formidable and highly respected litigator with a great deal of commercial sense.

There is no case he has not seen.

Bas Berghuis van Woortman's strengths are his excellent communication, clear advice and strong commercial awareness.

Bas Berghuis van Woortman is brilliant at handling complex legal and technical matters. He looks at the big picture but also pays attention to the details.

He provides good strategic direction based on a sound understanding of our business needs.

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Wim Maas
3
Wim Maas
3
Band 3

Wim Maas works on standard-essential patent mandates, as well as patent infringement and validity matters for technology, life sciences and telecoms companies. He is particularly sought out to assist with litigation before the UPC.

Wim Maas is a fantastic lawyer who is very good at identifying and executing on a legal strategy that aligns with his client's business goals.

Wim Maas is very approachable and has a very good overview. He is a pioneer in UPC litigation.

Wim Maas really thinks outside of the box. He has the ability to be really open-minded and clients really appreciate this.

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5
Maarten Rijks
5
Band 5

Maarten Rijks frequently represents clients from the fashion, technology and retail sectors. He notably handles contentious work regarding design, copyright and trade mark infringements, as well as unfair competition claims.

He understands our commercial goals and tailors his advice accordingly.

Maarten Rijks is very service oriented and has the ability to outline complex matters in a somewhat more simple manner.

The depth of his knowledge and his skill in manoeuvring negotiations and challenges in court are beyond excellent.

Maarten Rijks is truly our business partner. He has been good at translating issues from a legal to a practical reality.

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Intellectual Property: General - Mostly Trade Mark/Copyright
5
Maarten Rijks
5
Band 5
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Bas Berghuis van Woortman
2
Bas Berghuis van Woortman
2
Band 2
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Wim Maas
3
Wim Maas
3
Band 3
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